Hot Wheels Releases, Costco Gear, Santa Cruz Show Ahead
Hot Wheels collectors are getting previews of upcoming 2026 and 2027 releases, including a Volkswagen T1 Rockster holiday collectible, a Ferrari 312 P, a BMW M3 membership car and new Pantone-series models. Limited convention editions and sought-after Red Line Club cars may command steep resale prices, but collectors are advised to buy what they enjoy and consider waiting for prices on older releases to fall. Separately, Santa Cruz’s annual Hot Rods at the Beach event will bring hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, custom vehicles and motorcycles to the Boardwalk, with free admission and proceeds supporting scholarships for local industrial arts students.
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